CAD Technician
University of Pittsburgh
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Pittsburgh, PA
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Posted April 17, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Creates and maintains blueprints and architectural drawings with computer design software.
- Executes accurate field surveys.
- Maintains the space tracking database.
- Assists in creating presentation materials and graphic design applications using online software.
- Uses data, notes, and specifications to create blueprints, architectural drawings, and/or other designs using computer-aided design (CAD) or BIM software; converts sketches and drawings from paper to AutoCAD.
- Performs accurate and detailed field surveys on a variety of buildings and/or sites.
- Prints and plots creations following established procedures.
- Maintains space tracking database.
- Analyzes, generates reports and develops visualizations on space-related information.
- Assists in the creation of presentation materials and design drafts; develops graphics using a variety of online software programs.
- Maintains working knowledge and/or develops understanding of latest CAD software.
- Light Little physical effort required.
- May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Commitments
Duties are primarily sedentary.
May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Campus
Pittsburgh
1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
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Requirements
- Maintains working knowledge and/or develops understanding of latest CAD software.
- May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
- Staff.CAD Technician
- Campus Operations
- Minimum Years Of Experience Required
- For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
- The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Education
- (Not required) – Staff.CAD Technician
- (Not required) – High School Diploma/GED
Creates and maintains blueprints and architectural drawings with computer design software. Executes accurate field surveys. Maintains the space tracking database. Assists in creating presentation materials and graphic design applications using online software.
Planning and Design Administration
Please see the department website for more information Home | Office of Planning, Design and Construction
Essential Functions
Uses data, notes, and specifications to create blueprints, architectural drawings, and/or other designs using computer-aided design (CAD) or BIM software; converts sketches and drawings from paper to AutoCAD.
Performs accurate and detailed field surveys on a variety of buildings and/or sites.
Prints and plots creations following established procedures.
Maintains space tracking database.
Analyzes, generates reports and develops visualizations on space-related information.
Assists in the creation of presentation materials and design drafts; develops graphics using a variety of online software programs.
Maintains working knowledge and/or develops understanding of latest CAD software.
Physical Effort
Light Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.CAD Technician
Job Family
Campus Operations
Job Sub-Family
Planning, Design, & Construction
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Not Applicable
Planning and Design Administration
Please see the department website for more information Home | Office of Planning, Design and Construction
Essential Functions
Uses data, notes, and specifications to create blueprints, architectural drawings, and/or other designs using computer-aided design (CAD) or BIM software; converts sketches and drawings from paper to AutoCAD.
Performs accurate and detailed field surveys on a variety of buildings and/or sites.
Prints and plots creations following established procedures.
Maintains space tracking database.
Analyzes, generates reports and develops visualizations on space-related information.
Assists in the creation of presentation materials and design drafts; develops graphics using a variety of online software programs.
Maintains working knowledge and/or develops understanding of latest CAD software.
Physical Effort
Light Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Job Classification
Staff.CAD Technician
Job Family
Campus Operations
Job Sub-Family
Planning, Design, & Construction
Campus
Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required
High School Diploma/GED
Minimum Years Of Experience Required
1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience?
No
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Work Arrangement
Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range
TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered
No
Visa Sponsorship Provided
No
Background Check
For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances
The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents
Resume
Optional Documents
Not Applicable